Trust In People, Level of - Measurement Concept
How much does respondent trust people, in general?182 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
TRUSTBLK from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)Q56d. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Blacks or African Americans
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 94 | 6.0 |
2) Only a little | 254 | 16.1 |
3) Some | 1005 | 63.8 |
4) A lot | 222 | 14.1 |
Missing | 74 | |
Total | 1575 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q56g. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Christians
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 49 | 3.1 |
2) Only a little | 173 | 10.9 |
3) Some | 926 | 58.7 |
4) A lot | 430 | 27.2 |
Missing | 72 | |
Total | 1577 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q56e How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Hispanics or Latinos
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 103 | 6.6 |
2) Only a little | 303 | 19.4 |
3) Some | 938 | 59.8 |
4) A lot | 223 | 14.2 |
Missing | 80 | |
Total | 1567 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q56b. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Immigrants
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 147 | 9.4 |
2) Only a little | 346 | 22.0 |
3) Some | 896 | 57.0 |
4) A lot | 181 | 11.5 |
Missing | 77 | |
Total | 1571 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q56f. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Jews
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 82 | 5.2 |
2) Only a little | 210 | 13.4 |
3) Some | 997 | 63.5 |
4) A lot | 282 | 18.0 |
Missing | 77 | |
Total | 1571 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q56a. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? People in general
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 71 | 4.5 |
2) Only a little | 216 | 13.7 |
3) Some | 888 | 56.3 |
4) A lot | 403 | 25.5 |
Missing | 69 | |
Total | 1579 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q56c. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? White, non-Hispanics
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all | 62 | 3.9 |
2) Only a little | 186 | 11.9 |
3) Some | 1006 | 64.1 |
4) A lot | 315 | 20.1 |
Missing | 77 | |
Total | 1569 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA; no Post IW; form III, IV (1972) | 2046 | 9.8 |
1) Can't be too careful | 9518 | 45.4 |
2) Most people can be trusted | 9154 | 43.7 |
9) DK; other; depends; both; can't say; refused to say | 239 | 1.1 |
Missing | 26481 | |
Total | 20957 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 47438 |
Variables: | 950 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews |
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Congregation members
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
0) No | 2285 | 87.5 |
1) Yes | 321 | 12.3 |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Close family (such as parents, children, and adult siblings)
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
0) No | 433 | 16.6 |
1) Yes | 2173 | 83.3 |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Other family and friends
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
0) No | 1201 | 46.0 |
1) Yes | 1405 | 53.8 |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Neighbors
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
0) No | 2121 | 81.3 |
1) Yes | 485 | 18.6 |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? None
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
0) No | 2423 | 92.8 |
1) Yes | 183 | 7.0 |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Strangers
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
0) No | 2543 | 97.4 |
1) Yes | 63 | 2.4 |
Total | 2610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? A. Most of the time we can trust people in government to do what is right
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 3471 | 70.8 |
1) Strongly agree | 23 | 0.5 |
2) Agree | 303 | 6.2 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 323 | 6.6 |
4) Disagree | 492 | 10.0 |
5) Strongly disagree | 248 | 5.1 |
8) Can't choose | 35 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.1 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1188 | 24.2 |
1) Most people can be trusted. | 1344 | 27.4 |
2) You can't be too careful in life. | 2153 | 43.9 |
3) Depends | 177 | 3.6 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 32 | 0.7 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? Please tell me what you think, where 1 means you can't be too careful and 5 means most people can be trusted.
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 614 | 30.0 |
1) You can't be too careful | 388 | 19.0 |
2) 2 | 187 | 9.1 |
3) 3 | 380 | 18.6 |
4) 4 | 286 | 14.0 |
5) Most people can be trusted | 162 | 7.9 |
8) Don't know | 23 | 1.1 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.2 |
Missing | 2857 | |
Total | 2044 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? Would you say . . .
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 2023 | 56.8 |
1) People can almost always be trusted | 105 | 3.0 |
2) People can usually be trusted | 638 | 17.9 |
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people | 594 | 16.7 |
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people | 185 | 5.2 |
8) Don't know | 13 | 0.4 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 2194 | 61.6 |
1) Always trusted | 146 | 4.1 |
2) Usually trusted | 457 | 12.8 |
3) Usually not trusted | 587 | 16.5 |
4) Always not trusted | 170 | 4.8 |
8) Can't choose | 4 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1169 | 32.8 |
1) Most people can be trusted. | 814 | 22.9 |
2) You can't be too careful in life. | 1459 | 41.0 |
3) Depends | 113 | 3.2 |
8) Don't know | 3 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? 1. People can almost always be trusted, 2. People can usually be trusted, 3. You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people, 4. You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people
TOTAL | % | |
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1) People can almost always be trusted | 55 | 3.7 |
2) People can usually be trusted | 650 | 44.2 |
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people | 617 | 41.9 |
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people | 142 | 9.6 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1340 | |
Total | 1472 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Most of the time we can trust people in government to do what is right.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 33 | 2.2 |
2) Agree | 416 | 28.3 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 434 | 29.5 |
4) Disagree | 433 | 29.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 149 | 10.1 |
8) Can't choose | 2 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1340 | |
Total | 1472 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 314 | 35.8 |
2) Can't be too careful | 507 | 57.9 |
3) Depends | 54 | 6.2 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1936 | |
Total | 876 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are only a few people I can trust completely.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 546 | 36.0 |
2) Agree | 546 | 36.0 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 124 | 8.2 |
4) Disagree | 231 | 15.2 |
5) Strongly disagree | 64 | 4.2 |
8) Can't choose | 5 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Missing | 2992 | |
Total | 1518 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Are the people that you trust . . .
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Almost all the same race | 267 | 38.8 |
2) Mostly the same race as you | 218 | 31.6 |
3) About evenly divided between the same race as you and other races | 140 | 20.3 |
4) Mostly a different race than you | 16 | 2.3 |
5) Almost all a different race than you | 11 | 1.6 |
8) Don't know | 24 | 3.5 |
9) No answer | 13 | 1.9 |
Missing | 3821 | |
Total | 689 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 1279 | 32.5 |
2) Can't be too careful | 2458 | 62.5 |
3) Other, depends | 192 | 4.9 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.2 |
Missing | 575 | |
Total | 3935 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 662 | 34.9 |
2) Can't be too careful | 1093 | 57.6 |
3) Other, depends | 124 | 6.5 |
8) Don't know | 9 | 0.5 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.4 |
Missing | 921 | |
Total | 1896 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 310 | 34.0 |
2) Can't be too careful | 528 | 57.9 |
3) Other, depends | 72 | 7.9 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1853 | |
Total | 912 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are only a few people I can trust completely
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 445 | 38.7 |
2) Agree | 455 | 39.6 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 106 | 9.2 |
4) Disagree | 107 | 9.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 18 | 1.6 |
8) Can't choose | 8 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.9 |
Missing | 1616 | |
Total | 1149 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 18.3 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 72.2 | |
3) Other/Depends | 8.3 | |
8) Don't know | 1.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Can trust a lot | 66.6 | |
2) Can trust some | 24.6 | |
3) Trust a little | 6.1 | |
4) Not at all | 2.5 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 13.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 46.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 27.3 | |
4) Not at all | 12.8 | |
8) Don't know | 0.6 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 11.9 | |
2) Can trust some | 43.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 27.8 | |
4) Not at all | 14.0 | |
8) Don't know | 2.6 | |
9) Refused | 0.3 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 36.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 44.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 12.9 | |
4) Not at all | 4.6 | |
8) Don't know | 1.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.6 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..a. People in general
TOTAL | % | |
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1) A lot | 328 | 19.7 |
2) Some | 1091 | 65.4 |
3) Only a little | 213 | 12.8 |
4) Not at all | 35 | 2.1 |
Missing | 54 | |
Total | 1667 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..b. Your neighbors
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 735 | 43.9 |
2) Some | 800 | 47.8 |
3) Only a little | 113 | 6.8 |
4) Not at all | 26 | 1.6 |
Missing | 47 | |
Total | 1674 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..c. Your coworkers
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 603 | 42.0 |
2) Some | 684 | 47.7 |
3) Only a little | 117 | 8.2 |
4) Not at all | 31 | 2.2 |
Missing | 286 | |
Total | 1435 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..d. Strangers
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 39 | 2.4 |
2) Some | 642 | 38.7 |
3) Only a little | 671 | 40.5 |
4) Not at all | 306 | 18.5 |
Missing | 63 | |
Total | 1658 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..k. Immigrants
TOTAL | % | |
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1) A lot | 92 | 5.5 |
2) Some | 947 | 57.0 |
3) Only a little | 477 | 28.7 |
4) Not at all | 144 | 8.7 |
Missing | 61 | |
Total | 1660 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..l. People of other races
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 244 | 14.7 |
2) Some | 1212 | 73.1 |
3) Only a little | 177 | 10.7 |
4) Not at all | 26 | 1.6 |
Missing | 62 | |
Total | 1659 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..m. People who don't believe in God
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 157 | 9.5 |
2) Some | 987 | 59.9 |
3) Only a little | 380 | 23.0 |
4) Not at all | 125 | 7.6 |
Missing | 72 | |
Total | 1649 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..n. Protestants
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 321 | 19.5 |
2) Some | 1160 | 70.5 |
3) Only a little | 128 | 7.8 |
4) Not at all | 37 | 2.2 |
Missing | 75 | |
Total | 1646 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..o. Catholics
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 304 | 18.4 |
2) Some | 1154 | 70.0 |
3) Only a little | 154 | 9.3 |
4) Not at all | 37 | 2.2 |
Missing | 72 | |
Total | 1649 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..p. Mormons
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 226 | 13.7 |
2) Some | 1058 | 64.3 |
3) Only a little | 258 | 15.7 |
4) Not at all | 103 | 6.3 |
Missing | 76 | |
Total | 1645 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..q. Muslims
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 133 | 8.1 |
2) Some | 926 | 56.5 |
3) Only a little | 386 | 23.6 |
4) Not at all | 193 | 11.8 |
Missing | 83 | |
Total | 1638 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 342 | 38.0 |
2) Can't be too careful | 517 | 57.5 |
3) Other, depends | 39 | 4.3 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 650 | 33.8 |
2) Can't be too careful | 1166 | 60.6 |
3) Other, depends | 99 | 5.1 |
8) Don’t know | 6 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.2 |
Missing | 979 | |
Total | 1925 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-9) Refused | 4 | 0.2 |
-8) Don't know | 9 | 0.4 |
-1) INAP, R selected for VERSION H | 1137 | 48.9 |
1) Most people can be trusted | 351 | 15.1 |
2) Can't be too careful | 822 | 35.4 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, how often can you trust other people? Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-9) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
-8) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
-1) INAP, R selected for VERSION G | 1186 | 51.1 |
1) Always | 29 | 1.2 |
2) Most of the time | 391 | 16.8 |
3) About half the time | 350 | 15.1 |
4) Once in a while | 264 | 11.4 |
5) Never | 100 | 4.3 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
(trust_w2) R:12. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or would you say that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 780 | 30.0 |
2) Can't be too careful | 1774 | 68.1 |
3) Depends | 14 | 0.5 |
666) Invalid skip | 23 | 0.9 |
777) Don't know | 10 | 0.4 |
888) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 2604 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2604 |
Variables: | 509 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 1.6 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 94.9 | |
3) Other/Depends | 3.6 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 52.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 29.1 | |
3) Trust a little | 13.0 | |
4) Not at all | 5.3 | |
8) Don't know | 0.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 1.6 | |
2) Can trust some | 27.1 | |
3) Trust a little | 37.6 | |
4) Not at all | 33.6 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 3.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 34.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 36.6 | |
4) Not at all | 23.7 | |
8) Don't know | 2.7 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 13.5 | |
2) Can trust some | 42.6 | |
3) Trust a little | 27.1 | |
4) Not at all | 12.6 | |
8) Don't know | 4.2 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Missing | 57 | |
Total | 943 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 10.8 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 85.5 | |
3) Other/Depends | 1.8 | |
8) Don't know | 1.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.8 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 75.2 | |
2) Can trust some | 16.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 6.7 | |
4) Not at all | 1.7 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 13.7 | |
2) Can trust some | 39.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 30.8 | |
4) Not at all | 16.2 | |
8) Don't know | 0.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 10.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 37.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 29.3 | |
4) Not at all | 16.7 | |
8) Don't know | 4.7 | |
9) Refused | 2.3 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 31.6 | |
2) Can trust some | 40.8 | |
3) Trust a little | 16.7 | |
4) Not at all | 5.1 | |
8) Don't know | 2.9 | |
9) Refused | 2.9 | |
Missing | 90 | |
Total | 898 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Q31 And which comes closer to describing your view? I generally trust people who have different religious values than me, OR I generally do not trust people who have different religious values than me?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I generally trust people who have different religious values than me | 50.3 | |
2) I generally do not trust people who have different religious values than me | 43.2 | |
8) Don't know | 5.1 | |
9) Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 25091 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 25091 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania) |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Q9 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 26.5 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 61.4 | |
3) Other/Depends | 9.6 | |
8) Don't know | 2.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 25091 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 25091 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania) |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 385 | 38.6 |
2) Can't be too careful | 562 | 56.4 |
3) Other, depends | 43 | 4.3 |
8) Don't know | 5 | 0.5 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 390 | 38.3 |
2) Can't be too careful | 573 | 56.3 |
3) Other, depends | 50 | 4.9 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.2 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Next I am going to read you a list of federal programs. For each one, I would like you to tell me whether you would like to see spending increased or decreased: -- FEDERAL SPENDING: DEFENSE
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Increased | 381 | 58.3 |
2) Decreased | 46 | 7.0 |
3) Kept about the same | 220 | 33.6 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 1.1 |
Missing | 857 | |
Total | 654 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1511 |
Variables: | 727 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 3.8 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 95.1 | |
3) Other/Depends | 0.9 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 84.6 | |
2) Can trust some | 13.1 | |
3) Trust a little | 1.4 | |
4) Not at all | 0.9 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 14.8 | |
2) Can trust some | 57.9 | |
3) Trust a little | 23.0 | |
4) Not at all | 4.2 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 13.1 | |
2) Can trust some | 52.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 24.0 | |
4) Not at all | 8.6 | |
8) Don't know | 1.4 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 35.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 49.7 | |
3) Trust a little | 11.7 | |
4) Not at all | 2.1 | |
8) Don't know | 0.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Missing | 5 | |
Total | 1295 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 41.5 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 53.6 | |
3) Other/Depends | 5.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 74.4 | |
2) Can trust some | 18.7 | |
3) Trust a little | 5.0 | |
4) Not at all | 1.9 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 25.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 53.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 17.2 | |
4) Not at all | 4.4 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 25.8 | |
2) Can trust some | 50.4 | |
3) Trust a little | 17.4 | |
4) Not at all | 4.5 | |
8) Don't know | 1.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 34.1 | |
2) Can trust some | 49.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 12.0 | |
4) Not at all | 3.4 | |
8) Don't know | 1.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 1223 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 15.4 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 68.2 | |
3) Other/Depends | 13.7 | |
8) Don't know | 2.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 62.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 28.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 7.7 | |
4) Not at all | 1.9 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 12.5 | |
2) Can trust some | 45.3 | |
3) Trust a little | 26.9 | |
4) Not at all | 13.9 | |
8) Don't know | 1.4 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 16.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 45.8 | |
3) Trust a little | 24.4 | |
4) Not at all | 9.7 | |
8) Don't know | 4.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 40.9 | |
2) Can trust some | 43.1 | |
3) Trust a little | 10.6 | |
4) Not at all | 2.9 | |
8) Don't know | 1.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.5 | |
Missing | 80 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 30.3 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 43.3 | |
3) Other/Depends | 25.7 | |
8) Don't know | 0.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 73.2 | |
2) Can trust some | 25.7 | |
3) Trust a little | 1.0 | |
4) Not at all | 0.2 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 5.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 63.3 | |
3) Trust a little | 28.2 | |
4) Not at all | 3.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 1.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 32.7 | |
3) Trust a little | 42.2 | |
4) Not at all | 13.8 | |
8) Don't know | 9.8 | |
9) Refused | 0.5 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 16.5 | |
2) Can trust some | 57.8 | |
3) Trust a little | 21.1 | |
4) Not at all | 2.6 | |
8) Don't know | 2.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Missing | 254 | |
Total | 746 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 34.9 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 59.1 | |
3) Other/Depends | 4.1 | |
8) Don't know | 1.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 70.1 | |
2) Can trust some | 21.6 | |
3) Trust a little | 6.1 | |
4) Not at all | 1.4 | |
8) Don't know | 0.6 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 29.2 | |
2) Can trust some | 45.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 14.2 | |
4) Not at all | 9.1 | |
8) Don't know | 2.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 23.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 53.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 12.5 | |
4) Not at all | 5.2 | |
8) Don't know | 4.7 | |
9) Refused | 0.8 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 51.2 | |
2) Can trust some | 33.8 | |
3) Trust a little | 7.9 | |
4) Not at all | 2.1 | |
8) Don't know | 2.8 | |
9) Refused | 2.2 | |
Missing | 120 | |
Total | 954 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? 1. People can almost always be trusted, 2. People can usually be trusted, 3. You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people, 4. You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) People can almost always be trusted | 67 | 5.2 |
2) People can usually be trusted | 538 | 41.9 |
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people | 494 | 38.5 |
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people | 117 | 9.1 |
8) Don't know | 37 | 2.9 |
9) No answer | 31 | 2.4 |
Missing | 1548 | |
Total | 1284 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 883 | 37.4 |
2) Can't be too careful | 1326 | 56.2 |
3) Depends | 137 | 5.8 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.2 |
Missing | 474 | |
Total | 2358 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate ASIAN AMERICANS in general on this scale?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trustworthy | 28 | 2.6 |
2) | 166 | 15.6 |
3) | 226 | 21.2 |
4) | 477 | 44.7 |
5) | 88 | 8.3 |
6) | 26 | 2.4 |
7) Untrustworthy | 9 | 0.8 |
8) Don't know | 31 | 2.9 |
9) Refused | 15 | 1.4 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate BLACKS in general on this scale?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trustworthy | 21 | 2.0 |
2) | 116 | 10.9 |
3) | 170 | 15.9 |
4) | 511 | 47.9 |
5) | 156 | 14.6 |
6) | 54 | 5.1 |
7) Untrustworthy | 11 | 1.0 |
8) Don't know | 12 | 1.1 |
9) Refused | 15 | 1.4 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate HISPANIC AMERICANS in general on this scale?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trustworthy | 23 | 2.2 |
2) | 127 | 11.9 |
3) | 182 | 17.1 |
4) | 508 | 47.7 |
5) | 133 | 12.5 |
6) | 41 | 3.8 |
7) Untrustworthy | 13 | 1.2 |
8) Don't know | 24 | 2.3 |
9) Refused | 15 | 1.4 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people CAN BE TRUSTED, or that you CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 471 | 44.2 |
5) Can't be too careful | 591 | 55.4 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.2 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate WHITES in general on this scale?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trustworthy | 52 | 4.9 |
2) | 207 | 19.4 |
3) | 254 | 23.8 |
4) | 422 | 39.6 |
5) | 74 | 6.9 |
6) | 24 | 2.3 |
7) Untrustworthy | 10 | 0.9 |
8) Don't know | 8 | 0.8 |
9) Refused | 15 | 1.4 |
Missing | 146 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Trust Asians relative to own ethnic group (0=trust less; 1=trust; 2=trust more) [Composite variable--see summary documentation for more information]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Trust less | 2148 | 9.3 |
1) Trust | 20198 | 87.4 |
2) Trust more | 754 | 3.3 |
Missing | 6133 | |
Total | 23100 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Blacks relative to own ethnic group (0=trust less; 1=trust; 2=trust more) [Composite variable--see summary documentation for more information]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Trust less | 2021 | 8.2 |
1) Trust | 22055 | 89.5 |
2) Trust more | 565 | 2.3 |
Missing | 4592 | |
Total | 24641 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Hispanics relative to own ethnic group (0=trust less; 1=trust; 2=trust more) [Composite variable--see summary documentation form more information]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Trust less | 2506 | 10.6 |
1) Trust | 20624 | 87.1 |
2) Trust more | 555 | 2.3 |
Missing | 5548 | |
Total | 23685 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Asians (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRASN]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 914 | 3.7 |
1) A little | 2584 | 10.5 |
2) Some | 14225 | 58.0 |
3) A lot | 6818 | 27.8 |
Missing | 4692 | |
Total | 24541 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Blacks (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRBLK]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 871 | 3.3 |
1) A little | 2706 | 10.3 |
2) Some | 15388 | 58.8 |
3) A lot | 7185 | 27.5 |
Missing | 3083 | |
Total | 26150 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Hispanics (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRHIS]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 880 | 3.5 |
1) A little | 3093 | 12.3 |
2) Some | 14717 | 58.5 |
3) A lot | 6480 | 25.7 |
Missing | 4063 | |
Total | 25170 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust co-religionists (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRREL]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 463 | 2.0 |
1) A little | 1087 | 4.6 |
2) Some | 5024 | 21.4 |
3) A lot | 16854 | 71.9 |
Missing | 5805 | |
Total | 23428 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust shop clerks (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRSHOP]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 1776 | 6.3 |
1) A little | 4585 | 16.2 |
2) Some | 13639 | 48.3 |
3) A lot | 8258 | 29.2 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 28258 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Whites (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRWHT]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 623 | 2.3 |
1) A little | 2489 | 9.4 |
2) Some | 15007 | 56.5 |
3) A lot | 8440 | 31.8 |
Missing | 2674 | |
Total | 26559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust co-workers (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRWRK]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 995 | 4.2 |
1) A little | 2443 | 10.4 |
2) Some | 7480 | 31.8 |
3) A lot | 12621 | 53.6 |
Missing | 5694 | |
Total | 23539 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7I. How much you can trust Asian people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 6818 | 24.2 |
2) Trust them some | 14225 | 50.4 |
3) Trust them only a little | 2584 | 9.2 |
4) Trust them not at all | 914 | 3.2 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 2168 | 7.7 |
8) Don't know | 809 | 2.9 |
9) Refused | 711 | 2.5 |
Missing | 1004 | |
Total | 28229 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7H. How much you can trust African Americans or Blacks?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 7185 | 24.7 |
2) Trust them some | 15388 | 53.0 |
3) Trust them only a little | 2706 | 9.3 |
4) Trust them not at all | 871 | 3.0 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 1565 | 5.4 |
8) Don't know | 615 | 2.1 |
9) Refused | 701 | 2.4 |
Missing | 202 | |
Total | 29031 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7J. How much can you trust Hispanics or Latinos?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 6480 | 22.6 |
2) Trust them some | 14717 | 51.2 |
3) Trust them only a little | 3093 | 10.8 |
4) Trust them not at all | 880 | 3.1 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 2067 | 7.2 |
8) Don't know | 775 | 2.7 |
9) Refused | 716 | 2.5 |
Missing | 505 | |
Total | 28728 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7A. How much you can trust people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 13699 | 46.9 |
2) Trust them some | 9906 | 33.9 |
3) Trust them only a little | 3297 | 11.3 |
4) Trust them not at all | 1538 | 5.3 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 431 | 1.5 |
8) Don't know | 323 | 1.1 |
9) Refused | 39 | 0.1 |
Total | 29233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7C. How much you can trust people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 16854 | 57.7 |
2) Trust them some | 5024 | 17.2 |
3) Trust them only a little | 1087 | 3.7 |
4) Trust them not at all | 463 | 1.6 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 5572 | 19.1 |
8) Don't know | 174 | 0.6 |
9) Refused | 59 | 0.2 |
Total | 29233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7D. How much you can trust people who work in the stores where you shop?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 8258 | 28.2 |
2) Trust them some | 13639 | 46.7 |
3) Trust them only a little | 4585 | 15.7 |
4) Trust them not at all | 1776 | 6.1 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 550 | 1.9 |
8) Don't know | 404 | 1.4 |
9) Refused | 21 | 0.1 |
Total | 29233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
6. Would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) People can be trusted | 14502 | 49.6 |
2) You can't be too careful | 12612 | 43.1 |
3) (VOLUNTEERED) Depends | 1902 | 6.5 |
8) Don't know | 174 | 0.6 |
9) Refused | 43 | 0.1 |
Total | 29233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7G. How much you can trust white people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 8440 | 29.0 |
2) Trust them some | 15007 | 51.5 |
3) Trust them only a little | 2489 | 8.5 |
4) Trust them not at all | 623 | 2.1 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 1297 | 4.5 |
8) Don't know | 573 | 2.0 |
9) Refused | 689 | 2.4 |
Missing | 115 | |
Total | 29118 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7B. How much you can trust people you work with?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 12621 | 43.2 |
2) Trust them some | 7480 | 25.6 |
3) Trust them only a little | 2443 | 8.4 |
4) Trust them not at all | 995 | 3.4 |
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply | 5571 | 19.1 |
8) Don't know | 98 | 0.3 |
9) Refused | 25 | 0.1 |
Total | 29233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trustworthy rating - Asian-Americans
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) NA; INAP | 254 | 14.1 |
1) Trustworthy | 84 | 4.7 |
2) 2 | 211 | 11.7 |
3) 3 | 308 | 17.1 |
4) 4 | 677 | 37.5 |
5) 5 | 105 | 5.8 |
6) 6 | 38 | 2.1 |
7) Untrustworthy | 25 | 1.4 |
8) DK | 70 | 3.9 |
9) Refused | 34 | 1.9 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 1806 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1807 |
Variables: | 1868 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Trustworthy rating - blacks
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) NA; INAP | 254 | 14.1 |
1) Trustworthy | 57 | 3.2 |
2) 2 | 114 | 6.3 |
3) 3 | 260 | 14.4 |
4) 4 | 713 | 39.5 |
5) 5 | 201 | 11.1 |
6) 6 | 93 | 5.1 |
7) Untrustworthy | 47 | 2.6 |
8) DK | 34 | 1.9 |
9) Refused | 33 | 1.8 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 1806 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1807 |
Variables: | 1868 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Trustworthy rating - Hispanic-Americans
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) NA; INAP | 254 | 14.1 |
1) Trustworthy | 61 | 3.4 |
2) 2 | 130 | 7.2 |
3) 3 | 262 | 14.5 |
4) 4 | 726 | 40.2 |
5) 5 | 174 | 9.6 |
6) 6 | 63 | 3.5 |
7) Untrustworthy | 46 | 2.5 |
8) DK | 57 | 3.2 |
9) Refused | 33 | 1.8 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 1806 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1807 |
Variables: | 1868 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of the following? - If someone lets you down, you shouldn't trust them
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Mostly agree | 591 | 38.7 |
2) Mostly disagree | 815 | 53.3 |
3) Don't know | 122 | 8.0 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of the following? - If you trust people, they will usually rise to the occasion
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Mostly agree | 1092 | 71.5 |
2) Mostly disagree | 320 | 20.9 |
3) Don't know | 116 | 7.6 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of the following? - Most people can be trusted
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Mostly agree | 952 | 62.3 |
2) Mostly disagree | 520 | 34.0 |
3) Don't know | 56 | 3.7 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who misses appointments
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 39 | 2.6 |
2) Somewhat likely | 291 | 19.0 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 737 | 48.2 |
4) Very unlikely | 348 | 22.8 |
5) Don't know | 112 | 7.3 |
6) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who lives in your neighborhood
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 569 | 37.2 |
2) Somewhat likely | 765 | 50.1 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 85 | 5.6 |
4) Very unlikely | 41 | 2.7 |
5) Don't know | 67 | 4.4 |
6) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody in your neighborhood who always keeps to themselves
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 183 | 12.0 |
2) Somewhat likely | 672 | 44.0 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 434 | 28.4 |
4) Very unlikely | 138 | 9.0 |
5) Don't know | 99 | 6.5 |
6) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who is running for political office
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 81 | 5.3 |
2) Somewhat likely | 657 | 43.0 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 429 | 28.1 |
4) Very unlikely | 214 | 14.0 |
5) Don't know | 143 | 9.4 |
6) Refused | 4 | 0.3 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who shares their personal feelings with you
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 575 | 37.6 |
2) Somewhat likely | 751 | 49.1 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 108 | 7.1 |
4) Very unlikely | 31 | 2.0 |
5) Don't know | 62 | 4.1 |
6) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody in a poor neighborhood who doesn't have a job
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 136 | 8.9 |
2) Somewhat likely | 627 | 41.0 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 408 | 26.7 |
4) Very unlikely | 206 | 13.5 |
5) Don't know | 150 | 9.8 |
6) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who does volunteer work in the community
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 575 | 37.6 |
2) Somewhat likely | 760 | 49.7 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 73 | 4.8 |
4) Very unlikely | 30 | 2.0 |
5) Don't know | 89 | 5.8 |
6) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 664 | 44.3 |
2) Can't be too careful | 775 | 51.7 |
3) Depends | 56 | 3.7 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 665 | 45.3 |
2) Can't be too careful | 741 | 50.5 |
3) Depends | 55 | 3.7 |
8) Don't know | 5 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I find it difficult to trust others completely.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 21 | 9.5 |
2) Quite a bit | 29 | 13.2 |
3) A little | 62 | 28.2 |
4) Hardly at all | 67 | 30.5 |
5) Never | 41 | 18.6 |
Missing | 1813 | |
Total | 220 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I find it difficult to trust others completely. Do you feel this way . . .
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 30 | 7.0 |
2) Quite a bit | 48 | 11.3 |
3) A little | 117 | 27.5 |
4) Hardly at all | 163 | 38.3 |
5) Never | 68 | 16.0 |
Missing | 1607 | |
Total | 426 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 9.7 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 88.2 | |
3) Other/Depends | 1.3 | |
8) Don't know | 0.7 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 73.2 | |
2) Can trust some | 15.8 | |
3) Trust a little | 6.9 | |
4) Not at all | 4.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 14.5 | |
2) Can trust some | 39.1 | |
3) Trust a little | 26.7 | |
4) Not at all | 19.4 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 11.7 | |
2) Can trust some | 40.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 23.4 | |
4) Not at all | 23.9 | |
8) Don't know | 0.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 39.8 | |
2) Can trust some | 39.1 | |
3) Trust a little | 12.2 | |
4) Not at all | 8.3 | |
8) Don't know | 0.2 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Missing | 151 | |
Total | 1154 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 17.1 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 59.9 | |
3) Other/Depends | 22.1 | |
8) Don't know | 0.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 46.5 | |
2) Can trust some | 42.6 | |
3) Trust a little | 9.3 | |
4) Not at all | 1.7 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 9.0 | |
2) Can trust some | 45.7 | |
3) Trust a little | 36.0 | |
4) Not at all | 9.3 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 8.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 44.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 28.8 | |
4) Not at all | 17.4 | |
8) Don't know | 1.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 36.3 | |
2) Can trust some | 48.5 | |
3) Trust a little | 10.5 | |
4) Not at all | 2.1 | |
8) Don't know | 1.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.8 | |
Missing | 13 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 19.9 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 65.9 | |
3) Other/Depends | 12.3 | |
8) Don't know | 1.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 41.8 | |
2) Can trust some | 44.3 | |
3) Trust a little | 9.0 | |
4) Not at all | 4.9 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 3.6 | |
2) Can trust some | 40.2 | |
3) Trust a little | 42.6 | |
4) Not at all | 13.5 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 3.7 | |
2) Can trust some | 31.4 | |
3) Trust a little | 41.8 | |
4) Not at all | 20.3 | |
8) Don't know | 2.8 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Can trust a lot | 22.8 | |
2) Can trust some | 46.0 | |
3) Trust a little | 21.5 | |
4) Not at all | 7.3 | |
8) Don't know | 0.4 | |
9) Refused | 2.0 | |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 998 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Trust Asians (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 318 | 3.6 |
1) A little | 1006 | 11.4 |
2) Some | 5062 | 57.5 |
3) A lot | 2423 | 27.5 |
Missing | 1220 | |
Total | 8808 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Blacks (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 360 | 3.9 |
1) A little | 1040 | 11.3 |
2) Some | 5308 | 57.9 |
3) A lot | 2458 | 26.8 |
Missing | 801 | |
Total | 9165 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Hispanics (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 323 | 3.6 |
1) A little | 1197 | 13.3 |
2) Some | 5156 | 57.2 |
3) A lot | 2337 | 25.9 |
Missing | 992 | |
Total | 9013 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust neighbors (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 555 | 5.8 |
1) A little | 1313 | 13.7 |
2) Some | 3326 | 34.7 |
3) A lot | 4393 | 45.8 |
Missing | 233 | |
Total | 9588 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust co-religionists (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 53 | 2.9 |
1) A little | 96 | 5.2 |
2) Some | 483 | 26.1 |
3) A lot | 1214 | 65.8 |
Missing | 10263 | |
Total | 1846 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust shop clerks (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 463 | 4.8 |
1) A little | 1613 | 16.9 |
2) Some | 4707 | 49.3 |
3) A lot | 2770 | 29.0 |
Missing | 250 | |
Total | 9554 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust Whites (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 233 | 2.5 |
1) A little | 855 | 9.3 |
2) Some | 5176 | 56.2 |
3) A lot | 2945 | 32.0 |
Missing | 723 | |
Total | 9208 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Trust co-workers (0=LOW)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not at all | 370 | 4.6 |
1) A little | 957 | 12.0 |
2) Some | 2718 | 34.1 |
3) A lot | 3933 | 49.3 |
Missing | 2739 | |
Total | 7977 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7I. What about Asian people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 2423 | 24.9 |
2) Trust them some | 5062 | 51.9 |
3) Trust them only a little | 1006 | 10.3 |
4) Trust them not at all | 318 | 3.3 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 493 | 5.1 |
8) Don't know | 296 | 3.0 |
9) Refused | 147 | 1.5 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7H. What about African Americans or Blacks?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 2458 | 25.2 |
2) Trust them some | 5308 | 54.5 |
3) Trust them only a little | 1040 | 10.7 |
4) Trust them not at all | 360 | 3.7 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 261 | 2.7 |
8) Don't know | 180 | 1.8 |
9) Refused | 139 | 1.4 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7J. How about Hispanics or Latinos?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 2337 | 24.0 |
2) Trust them some | 5156 | 52.9 |
3) Trust them only a little | 1197 | 12.3 |
4) Trust them not at all | 323 | 3.3 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 361 | 3.7 |
8) Don't know | 225 | 2.3 |
9) Refused | 145 | 1.5 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7A. Next, we'd like to know how much you trust different groups of people. First, think about (GROUP). Generally speaking, would you say that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all? People in your neighborhood? (CLARIFY IF NECESSARY: How about in general?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 4393 | 45.1 |
2) Trust them some | 3326 | 34.1 |
3) Trust them only a little | 1313 | 13.5 |
4) Trust them not at all | 555 | 5.7 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 75 | 0.8 |
8) Don't know | 65 | 0.7 |
9) Refused | 17 | 0.2 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7C. People at your church or place of worship?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 1214 | 57.3 |
2) Trust them some | 483 | 22.8 |
3) Trust them only a little | 96 | 4.5 |
4) Trust them not at all | 53 | 2.5 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 254 | 12.0 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 0.7 |
9) Refused | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 9989 | |
Total | 2119 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7D. People who work in the stores where you shop?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 2770 | 28.4 |
2) Trust them some | 4707 | 48.3 |
3) Trust them only a little | 1613 | 16.6 |
4) Trust them not at all | 463 | 4.7 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 69 | 0.7 |
8) Don't know | 114 | 1.2 |
9) Refused | 9 | 0.1 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I'd like to first ask you some questions about how you view other people. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) People can be trusted | 4197 | 43.1 |
2) You can't be too careful | 5049 | 51.8 |
3) (Vol.) Depends | 425 | 4.4 |
8) Don't know | 54 | 0.6 |
9) Refused | 20 | 0.2 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7G. (How about) white people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 2945 | 30.2 |
2) Trust them some | 5176 | 53.1 |
3) Trust them only a little | 855 | 8.8 |
4) Trust them not at all | 233 | 2.4 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 230 | 2.4 |
8) Don't know | 164 | 1.7 |
9) Refused | 143 | 1.5 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
7B. (How about) People you work with (would you say that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all?) (CLARIFY IF NECESSARY: How about in general?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Trust them a lot | 3933 | 40.4 |
2) Trust them some | 2718 | 27.9 |
3) Trust them only a little | 957 | 9.8 |
4) Trust them not at all | 370 | 3.8 |
5) (Vol.) Does not apply | 1732 | 17.8 |
8) Don't know | 27 | 0.3 |
9) Refused | 9 | 0.1 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 596 | 38.9 |
2) Can't be too careful | 866 | 56.5 |
3) Depends | 66 | 4.3 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 0 | 0.0 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Asked of Catholics only], How much do you trust your own parish priest around children - do you trust him completely, a good amount, somewhat, or not much?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely | 148 | 60.5 |
2) A good amount | 46 | 18.9 |
3) Somewhat | 22 | 9.0 |
4) Not much | 12 | 4.8 |
5) Don't know priest/Don't go to church/Don't have parish | 17 | 6.8 |
Missing | 598 | |
Total | 244 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1086 |
Variables: | 75 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[If RELIGION is 'Catholic/Roman Catholic'], how much do you trust your own parish priest around children - do you trust him completely, a good amount, somewhat, or not much?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely | 143 | 61.4 |
2) Good amount | 34 | 14.6 |
3) Somewhat | 21 | 9.0 |
4) Not much | 8 | 3.4 |
5) Don't know priest/Don't go to church/Don't have parish | 18 | 7.7 |
8) DK/No opinion | 9 | 3.9 |
Missing | 775 | |
Total | 233 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1008 |
Variables: | 43 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 681 | 33.9 |
2) Can't be too careful | 1229 | 61.1 |
3) Other, depends | 85 | 4.2 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.4 |
Missing | 981 | |
Total | 2011 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted. | 41.7 | |
2) Can't be too careful | 54.5 | |
3) Other/Depends | 2.4 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 1500 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 1500 |
Variables: | 117 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Most people can't be trusted.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 942 | 11.6 |
2) Disagree | 2973 | 36.6 |
3) Not sure | 2354 | 29.0 |
4) Agree | 1391 | 17.1 |
5) Strongly agree | 456 | 5.6 |
Missing | 49 | |
Total | 8116 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 360 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I don't trust people of other races.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 2692 | 33.2 |
2) Disagree | 2971 | 36.7 |
3) Not sure | 1616 | 19.9 |
4) Agree | 558 | 6.9 |
5) Strongly agree | 268 | 3.3 |
Missing | 60 | |
Total | 8105 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 360 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Most people can be trusted | 377 | 35.7 |
2) Can't be too careful | 630 | 59.6 |
3) Other, depends | 45 | 4.3 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.4 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I tend to distrust a person who does not believe in God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree | 747 | 27.0 |
2) Disagree | 1403 | 50.8 |
3) Uncertain | 613 | 22.2 |
Missing | 112 | |
Total | 2763 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1963 |
Cases: | 2875 |
Variables: | 629 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Most people can't be trusted.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 833 | 19.5 |
2) Disagree | 2599 | 60.7 |
3) Not sure | 416 | 9.7 |
4) Agree | 361 | 8.4 |
5) Strongly agree | 73 | 1.7 |
Missing | 3832 | |
Total | 4282 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 380 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered" |
I don't trust people of other races.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 1001 | 23.4 |
2) Disagree | 2480 | 57.9 |
3) Not sure | 531 | 12.4 |
4) Agree | 235 | 5.5 |
5) Strongly agree | 36 | 0.8 |
Missing | 3831 | |
Total | 4283 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 380 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered" |
Most people can't be trusted.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 1252 | 20.9 |
2) Disagree | 3626 | 60.6 |
3) Not sure | 654 | 10.9 |
4) Agree | 369 | 6.2 |
5) Strongly agree | 87 | 1.5 |
Missing | 2129 | |
Total | 5988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 380 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I don't trust people of other races.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 1865 | 31.1 |
2) Disagree | 3188 | 53.2 |
3) Not sure | 725 | 12.1 |
4) Agree | 184 | 3.1 |
5) Strongly agree | 26 | 0.4 |
Missing | 2129 | |
Total | 5988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 380 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
It is difficult to trust people who do not hold the same beliefs as I do -- Do you strongly agree, agree somewhat, are you uncertain, do you disagree somewhat, or do you strongly disagree with this statement?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 148 | 52.7 |
2) Somewhat disagree | 90 | 32.0 |
3) Uncertain | 9 | 3.2 |
4) Somewhat agree | 18 | 6.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 16 | 5.7 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 281 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1982 |
Cases: | 284 |
Variables: | 141 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? 'These days it is hard to trust Arabs.'
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 48 | 11.7 |
2) Agree | 101 | 24.6 |
3) Are you neutral | 72 | 17.6 |
4) Disagree | 135 | 32.9 |
5) Strongly disagree | 17 | 4.1 |
6) Don't know | 37 | 9.0 |
Missing | 7 | |
Total | 410 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 418 |
Variables: | 95 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
'One should give others the benefit of the doubt. Most people are trustworthy if you have faith in them.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly Agree | 35 | 8.9 |
2) Agree | 254 | 64.5 |
3) Neutral | 52 | 13.2 |
4) Disagree | 48 | 12.2 |
5) Strongly Disagree | 5 | 1.3 |
Missing | 18 | |
Total | 394 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 412 |
Variables: | 48 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- It is difficult to trust people who do not hold the same beliefs as I do.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 166 | 44.6 |
2) Somewhat disagree | 128 | 34.4 |
3) Uncertain | 31 | 8.3 |
4) Somewhat agree | 35 | 9.4 |
5) Strongly agree | 12 | 3.2 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 372 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1983 |
Cases: | 373 |
Variables: | 116 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |